Turkey vs France – Prediction, Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Lineups 25-09

Turkey and France begin their UEFA Nations League 2026 campaign in this exciting Round 1 fixture. The match kicks off on Friday 25 September at 19:45 (GMT).

France seeks to recover following their World Cup semi-final exit, but they face a challenging opponent. Turkey holds an unbeaten record in their last two encounters against the French, with one win and one draw. Both teams will aim for a strong start to the tournament.

Discover our betting tips and analysis for Turkey vs. France, along with relevant statistics for this encounter.

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France to win with a -0.5 Asian Handicap

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Turkey x France Odds

Bookmaker	1	X	2
Midnite	8.00	5.25	1.33
10bet	7.60	5.50	1.32
Betfred	8.00	5.50	1.33
BetUK	9.00	5.60	1.30

Odds are subject to change

Odds are subject to change.

Match Overview - Turkey vs. France

• Turkey begins their UEFA Nations League 2026 journey at home, looking for a strong start after a mixed World Cup performance. They aim to establish a positive tone.
• France enters the competition seeking a winning start, aiming to rebound from their World Cup semi-final exit. Les Bleus want to reassert their top European status.
• Turkey holds a recent head-to-head advantage against France, remaining unbeaten in their last two encounters. These include a 2-0 victory and a 1-1 draw in Euro 2020 qualifiers.

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Head-to-Head Record

• Turkey remains unbeaten in their last two encounters against France, securing one victory and one draw.
• The most recent match between the two sides finished in a 1-1 draw during the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
• Turkey heads into this fixture in strong form, having won seven of their last ten international matches.
• France also displays a solid recent record, with seven victories in their previous ten games across all competitions.
• France’s recent games have been high-scoring, featuring an average of 3.7 total goals per match over their last ten outings.

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Competition	Score	Date
Euro Championship	FranceFRA 1-1 TurkeyTUR
Euro Championship	TurkeyTUR 2-0 FranceFRA

Turkey's Form and Team News

Turkey comes into this UEFA Nations League opener with a solid record, winning 14 of their last 21 matches. Their World Cup 2026 campaign was inconsistent, however, ending with a 3-2 victory over the USA after two initial defeats, showing their unpredictable nature.

Before that tournament, the team showed excellent form during their qualification campaign and won two friendlies in June 2026. They will be looking to rediscover that momentum in this fixture.

A major advantage for the hosts is having a full-strength squad available with no injuries reported. This provides a stable foundation as they seek a positive start on home soil.

DateResult
	TurkeyTUR 0-1 FranceFRA	LossL
	TurkeyTUR 3-2 USAUSA	WinW
	TurkeyTUR 0-1 ParaguayPAR	LossL
	AustraliaAUS 2-0 TurkeyTUR	LossL
	VenezuelaVEN 1-2 TurkeyTUR	WinW

France's Form and Team News

France boasts a strong record, with 16 wins from their last 21 international matches. They showed consistent quality in the World Cup 2026, reaching the semi-finals after dominant displays.

Despite their semi-final exit, which saw them suffer back-to-back losses to Spain and England, ‘Les Bleus’ are motivated to bounce back and start this UEFA Nations League season with an away victory.

The French squad is fully fit, with no key injuries reported. This means they can field their strongest team, aiming for a strong start to the tournament and returning to winning form.

DateResult
	TurkeyTUR 0-1 FranceFRA	WinW
	FranceFRA 4-6 EnglandENG	LossL
	FranceFRA 0-2 SpainSPA	LossL
	FranceFRA 2-0 MoroccoMOR	WinW
	ParaguayPAR 0-1 FranceFRA	WinW

Turkey vs. France Prediction: Les Bleus to bounce back

France arrives eager to bounce back from their World Cup semi-final exit, and their powerful attack will test the Turkish defence. Expect a decisive outcome, with a winner and over 2.5 goals looking like a strong possibility in this competitive opener.

Turkey, unbeaten in the last two head-to-heads, will be confident, but France needs to make a statement. Les Bleus will likely aim to control the game from the start, making a "France win at half-time" bet an interesting option to consider.

Considering France’s overall quality and motivation to return to winning ways, they are the favourites. Our main prediction is for France to overcome the Turkish challenge, covered by the "France -0.5 Asian Handicap" market.

		Best Odds
Double Chance & Over/Under	A winner to be decided and over 2.5 goals in the match	1.60
Money Line	France to be winning at half-time	1.91

The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.

		Best Odds
Double Chance & Over/Under	A winner to be decided and over 2.5 goals in the match	1.60
Money Line	France to be winning at half-time	1.91

Where to Watch Turkey vs. France

Turkey vs. France Predicted Lineups

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France to win with a -0.5 Asian Handicap

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